The Icelandic Radiation Safety Authority calls attention to a recall of the product Quantum Shield – Nano technology. Quantum Shield are stickers made by Fan Yun Craft Electronics Co in China. Quantum Shield contains a small amount of radioactive material and if the stickers are put on the skin, it causes unnecessary radiation to people. Radiation from radioactive materials can cause damage to people and increase the risk of cancer.

The unemployment rate in March was 4,8%, down from 4,9% in February. There were on average 9.627 unemployed people in March 2026.

The unemployment rate in February was 4,9%, the same as in January. There were on average 9.772 unemployed people in February 2026.

The unemployment rate in December was 4,4%, up from 4,3% in November. There were on average 9.043 unemployed people in December 2025.

The first version of the Directorate of Fisheries' new catch registration system, GAFL – Directorate of Fisheries and Landing Ports Database, was released on the 5th of February.

Students from Kvennaskólinn í Reykjavík, along with their teacher, lawyer Guðrún Erla Sigurðardóttir, visited the Supreme Court this week.

Christmas Greetings from HSN staff.

Innovation plays a major role in the operations of the Healthcare Institution of North Iceland (HSN), where deliberate efforts are made to improve services, streamline processes, and create a positive and effective work environment. It is therefore gratifying that three of the institution’s projects have been nominated for the 2025 Public Sector Innovation Awards.

This year’s theme is Healthy Aging. The focus is on improving the functional ability of older adults and reducing the risk of falls through better balance and increased strength.

From January 1st, the general freehold threshold for old-age pensions and social support for the elderly will increase by 46%.